This
automotive maintenance tutorial was specifically written to assist
owners of the fifth generation (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015) Ford
Explorer SUV in changing a burnt out cargo area light bulb by the
tail gate door.

Owners of other
Ford or Lincoln SUV, crossover or hatchback vehicles with similar
cargo area lights such as the Escape, Edge, Flex, Expedition, Focus,
C-MAX, MKC, MKX, MKT and Navigator may also find these DIY
instructions to be helpful.

A replacement "festoon" or "fuse"
style bulb is part number 212-2 which is available from various
manufacturers such as Sylvania, GE, PIAA and Eiko.

You may also use a compatible LED
unit that is about 1.72 inches or 43mm in length.

The only tool needed to change the
bulb is a small flathead screwdriver or a plastic pry bar tool used to pry out the light bulb
housing.

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